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Rola 59150 Pursuit Folding Roof Top Carrier | 
 enlarge | Brand: Rola
Category: Automotive Parts And Accessories
List Price: $319.99
Buy New: $189.99
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1007
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 26.7
Dimensions (in): 33 x 32 x 8
MPN: 59150
Model: 59150
UPC: 042899591504
EAN: 0042899591504
ASIN: B000PEQMNA
Release Date: April 13, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Adds 13.5 cubic feet of storage | | • | Folds flat to a 3" height to reduce wind drag and promote fuel efficiency | | • | Zippered access panels on the sides and rear make loading and unpacking quick and easy | | • | Installs easily with universal mounting hardware that fits round, square, and most factory OEM racks | | • | Measures 57" x 33" x 17" when opened to capacity |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Collapsible stuff-stuffer June 2, 2008
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
Excellent product, good experience.
My wife flew from Oregon to Arkansas to drive our daughter back from college in our BMW325 after graduation. Stuff accumulates, especially if you get an art degree. I wanted to make sure we could bring back as many of those $300/credit hour paintings as possible. We own a sleek locking Yakima clamshell carrier for our SUVs in Oregon, but it was too big to check as luggage with SWAir, and too expensive to ship via UPS or other shipper. Complicating the matter, we also have 2 sons who just finished their freshman and sophomore years at college in Oklahoma. We will be making cross-country road trips for several years so I decided to buy a new topper and have it shipped to my daughter.
Carriers come in 2 basic types: clam-shell plastic cases, and nylon "sail-bags". The clam-shell cases are great, but the good ones are expensive and difficult to store in a dorm room. The bags look ridiculously awkward and fuel-inefficient. They hold their form in the pictures (is that a good thing?) but they must blimp out when you strap them down. That bothered me too - I don't like the idea of strapping a bag on the roof with no airflow below. The Rola carrier seems to be the only product with the best of both worlds. My wife and daughter's fiancee installed it in minutes with no problems. It sits up nicely on a rack and holds its form even when fully packed. It doesn't have any locks, but you can easily add them to secure the zippers.
After 2100 miles, rain showers in Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon, there were no leaks, no air noise or rattles at any speed (up to 75-80mph), no rips or tears, and no other damage. All surfaces and parts made the trip in good working order. The aerodynamic front airfoil catches bugs, but they wash off easily. There was a decrease in mpg from normal driving, but I expect most of it was related to the weight involved - 2 passengers up front and every square inch of space in and above the car packed to the gills. I think their mileage (20mpg) was comparable to what we would have seen with our Yakima carrier. In short, it was a great product for our application. The boys will take it back to school in the fall, fold it up and store it under the dorm bed. Ship-shape.
Great car top carrier August 13, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I ordered this beacuse all of the bags that you put on the car are difficult to load and cannot carry larger items. This was exactly what I was looking for. It is long enough for golf clubs and boogie boards. The inside straps allowed me to tie things down. The carrier holds it shape so that it is easy to load. If you are at a destination that has a parking garage you can fold it down for extra clearance.
Excellent roof top carrier August 18, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Two thumbs up.
I purchased this carrier prior to a 9 day vacation. I drove about 2000 miles with it. I have a three row vehicle which has little storage when all three rows are utilized. The Rola Pursuit had enough room to handle all of our luggage for 3 adults and 3 kids for the duration.
I drove with the carrier in 3 different conditions: fully loaded, in storage position (covered), and 1/2 loaded.
1.) Fully loaded there was no wind noise even doing 80+ MPH.
2.) Covered in the storage position - I would not recommend this except around town, at low MPH. Use the cover when you take it down for storage. It flaps even with the cover tightened when on top of the vehicle. Spend the 5 minutes to take it off and fold it up. It takes almost no room, and is easy to pull off, take apart and reassemble in another 5 minutes later when you need it.
3.) 1/2 loaded there was no wind noise, again doing 80+ MPH.
My gas mileage is typically 24 on the highway without the carrier. With the unit on top I was still getting 21 MPG.
This unit is probably the best ~ $250 I have ever spent.
roof top carrier August 31, 2008
I bought this carrier to add extra space for traveling, and it provided much more than i thought it would. Plus it folds flat when not in use so you don't have to remove it while on vacation. It performed when at highway speeds with an occasional whistling sound. I would recommend this product to anyone that needs more room while traveling.
Sturdy, yet flexible August 10, 2007
30 out of 30 found this review helpful
I've used two different bag carriers in the past. Both were pains to use, especially in winter, when the zippers and fabric were stiff. In those cases, too, the zippers were on top, difficult to reach and stuff luggage. This Rola was a relief for my budget and back. Sturdy aluminum frame in a bottom sleeve that's separate from luggage compartment (although part of a bracket ripped my inner fabric while inserting frame). Flexible soft-side design has allowed me to fit a large family tent, 6 sleeping bags, about 6 duffel/backpacks, and 3 folded air mattresses (easily stuffed from one of 3 zippered doors with weather flaps). On my 04 Durango, with crossbars, installation was simple and allowed enough room alongside for 6 camp chairs. I deducted a star b/c fabric ripped and instructions were poorly written. I love the collapsibility and provided rain fly. Although I was searching for a reasonable shell carrier, this seems like it is a better value. Smart design!
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